Mathematics

Courses

MATH 110: Fundamentals of Technical Mathematics

Credits 2
Reviews scientific notation, rounding numbers, fractions, and operations with polynomials and powers. Covers the metric system; equations (including the use of the distributive property and fractions); ratios and proportions; formula evaluation and arrangement; basic right triangle trigonometry; and solution of oblique triangles.

MATH 120: Basic Algebra and Geometry

Credits 2
Offers a study of angles and angle measure; triangles; polygons and their areas and perimeters; circles; geometric solids; powers and roots; and products and factoring.

MATH 140: Advanced Algebra I

Credits 2
Reviews equations and covers solving and graphing linear and simultaneous equations; further develops ratios, proportions, and formulas, including variation; expands on exponents, negative and zero.

MATH 150: Advanced Algebra II

Credits 2
Examines fractional exponents; imaginary and complex numbers; solving irrational equations; checking for extraneous roots; solving and graphing quadratic equations. Reviews complex trigonometric problems as they apply to practical situations in the trades.

MATH 160: Advanced Technical Mathematics

Credits 2
Exposes students to approaches on advanced functions, limits, derivatives, antiderivatives, and integration. Covers applications with algebraic implants, geometric applications, graphical solutions, and areas/volumes under curves.